Pre-reading questions:
I will read each question. Then, please answer them.
講師がそれぞれの質問を読むので答えましょう。
- Have you ever been on a cruise?
- Are you familiar with the types of amenities available on cruise ships?
Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
単語、意味、例文を読みます。講師に続いて音読しましょう。
- unexpected /uhn-ik-SPEK-tid/
- cabin /KAB-in/
- continent /KON-tn-uhnt/
- port /pohrt/
- service /SUR-vis/
[adjective] – not expected
The unexpected arrival of guests left us scrambling to prepare extra food.
[noun] – a small room or compartment on a ship where passengers stay
We stayed in a comfortable cabin during our cruise.
[noun] – one of the seven large land masses on the earth’s surface, surrounded, or mainly surrounded, by sea and usually consisting of various countries
Asia is the largest continent in the world.
[noun] – a place along a coast where ships can dock, load, and unload passengers or cargo
The ship arrived at the port early in the morning.
[noun] – act of assistance or help provided to meet needs, often in a professional capacity
The restaurant provided excellent service to its customers.
Article reading:
Please read the whole article. Then, I will check your pronunciation and intonation.
記事を音読しましょう。講師はあなたの発音とイントネーションを確認します。
The Odyssey cruise ship, from Villa Vie Residences, will finally start its long-awaited world trip on Monday, October 7, leaving from Belfast. This journey was initially supposed to start in May but was delayed for several months due to unexpected repairs to the ship’s rudders and gearbox. The Odyssey, known as the world’s first continual cruise, allows passengers to either buy a cabin for the ship’s entire life or rent one for certain parts of the trip. After passing sea trials, the ship received approval from the UK’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency and Public Health authorities. The cruise will last 1,301 days, visiting all seven continents and stopping at 425 ports, including big cities like Rio de Janeiro and Singapore. With a capacity of 650 passengers, the ship offers amenities such as restaurants, a pool, a spa, a business center, and medical services. Some passengers plan to live on the ship, and others have even found love aboard, like Gian Perroni and Angela Harsanyi, who got engaged during the delay. The Odyssey offers a unique and exciting experience for its passengers.
True or False:
Read the sentences and identify if they are true or false based on the article.
文章を読んで、記事に基づいて正誤を答えましょう。
- The Odyssey cruise ship will start its journey on October 7.
- The Odyssey cruise ship was ready to leave in May.
- Passengers can only buy a cabin for the entire journey.
- The Odyssey will visit six continents during its journey.
- The Odyssey is known as the world’s first continual cruise.
Fill in the blanks:
Choose the correct word from the table, then fill in the blanks.
適切な言葉を選んで空欄を埋めましょう。
| unexpected | cabin | continents | port | service |
- The ship’s __________ had everything we needed for the trip.
- North America and South America are both __________ located in the Western Hemisphere.
- Tourists explored the market near the busy __________.
- The hotel offers free room __________ for guests.
- She received an __________ promotion after only six months on the job.